There's more than one way into a successful architecture career. If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Architecture programme but you have the experience, maturity and determination to work in the sector, then this course is for you.
This foundation year isn’t a freestanding degree - but it’s the perfect preparation for one. Think of it as the first year in a four-year period of studying that will lead to the BA (Hons) Architecture degree at LSBU (upon successful completion of the foundation year).
Modules
Foundation Year
Technology and Environment
Communicating Ideas
Numeracy and Laboratory Practice
Data in Action: Modelling and Analysis
Project Management
Project-Based Learning
Year 1
• Design 101
• Design 102
• Cultural context 1
• Technology 1
• Communication 1: drawing and digital media
Year 2
In year 2 you will work on three architectural design projects throughout the year, each with specific themes and context for you to research and explore.
• Design 201: experimental media
• Design 202
• Cultural context 2
• Technology 2
• Communication 2: digital design
Year 3
You will engage with more complex design studio projects, with more time to resolve detailed design solutions, linked to technology and structures.
• Design 301
• Design 302
• Cultural context 3
• Technology 3
• Professional practice
Key subject areas
• Design
• Technology and environment
• Cultural context
• Communication
• Professional practice
Ways to study this course
Campuses
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
09/2025
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
K10F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
K10F
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Portfolio
A level
64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels + Portfolio
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS Tariff points from a BTEC + Portfolio
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to HE Diploma + Portfolio
Applicants must hold GCSE Maths grade C or above (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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60%
60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
70 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9535
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9535
Year 1
Scotland
£9535
Year 1
Wales
£9535
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding